Sony Xperia Z gets a charging dock so you don’t have to open the flap over the USB port

The new Xperia Z has a cool angular design and Sony will be releasing a matching angular dock for it. The DK26 charging dock uses the two exposed pogo pins on the phone to charge it but that’s about all it does.

The port doesn’t extend the MHL USB port, it’s just for charging. It does allow you to top up your battery without opening the flaps that cover the USB port (which are needed to protect the port from water).

There’s no pricing or launch info for the DK26 just yet. The only color option is black, so you can’t match it with a white or purple Xperia Z.

Make sure to check out our hands-on impressions of the Sony Xperia Z from the CES floor.